The troops rushed into the barracks, but not a single figure was seen. The barracks were very messy, and it was obvious that Cao Jun had left in a hurry. The army led by Xu Huang, Wu Yi, and Huang Zhong came one after another to join Ma Chao. I was very surprised to find that the entire Cao Jun camp was empty. Ma Chao said angrily: "Last night, the Cao Army Rangers and our Army Rangers fought to the death, just to cover the retreat of their large army!" ”

Huang Zhong pondered: "There are three sides, east, west and north, they can't go, there is only one road in the south. Dozens of miles to the south is the county seat of Lushan, and they must have retreated there. "Lushan County, located dozens of miles east of Shuishui, is a county seat at the junction of Yuzhou and Nanyang, and currently belongs to Cao Jun.

Ma Chao immediately said: "Let's chase immediately!" ”

Huang Zhong frowned and said, "At this moment, I'm afraid they have already entered Lushan County. I don't think we need to chase after us, we should swallow up where we are and wait for the arrival of the general. ”

At this moment, a fast horse galloped over and reported: "Qi Qi several generals, the general's soldiers and horses have arrived thirty miles away." ”

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Zhang Lang led 100,000 Long Tao's army into front of the original Cao army camp. The generals led their troops out of the camp to meet them. Zhang Lang said goodbye, and the generals and the army stood up. Ma Chao reported to Zhang Langyu: "The Cao army rangers were entangled with our army last night, and the main force of the Cao army took the opportunity to escape, and at this moment the Cao army should have retreated into Lushan County." The last general, please order the pursuit! ”

Zhang Lang thought for a while, "Don't worry. This matter is a long-term consideration. ”

Zhang Lang rode into the gate and walked towards the big tent, followed by Huang Zhong, Ma Chao, Xu Huang, Wu Yi and the deputy generals of various armies. After entering the big tent. Zhang Lang went straight to the top, turned around, and said to the generals: "The dynamics of the enemy army Jia Xu has already predicted it. Our army did not attack Lushan County, the main force crossed Xuanyuan Mountain, passed through Yingchuan, and directly attacked Xuchang. The general's eyes lit up. Zhang Lang ordered: "The Leopard Tao Legion and the Pingnan Legion will follow me into the Xuanyuan Mountain camp. Xu Huang and Wu Yi were overjoyed, and they hugged their fists and promised. Huang Zhong and Ma Chao were anxious, Ma Chao hugged his fists and asked, "General, what about me?" Huang Zhong hurriedly said: "There is also the last general!" ”

Zhang Lang smiled, walked down, took out a piece of letterhead from under his belt, and handed it to Ma Chao. To Ma Chao and Huang Zhong said: "You can just follow the instructions above." Ma Chao looked at the new sign, handed it to Huang Zhong, and frowned: "General, will the enemy really be like this?" Zhang Lang pondered: "Wenhe's speculation should be nine out of ten. Glancing at the generals, "The generals will immediately follow my orders!" The generals clenched their fists and promised.

Immediately, Long Taojun, Leopard Taojun and Pingnan Army drove to Xuanyuan Mountain. Ma Chao, Huang Zhong and the two cavalry corps remained in place, but under the banner of the Pingnan Army and the Leopard Tao Army.

At the same time, Zhang Lang sent heralds to Luoyang and Hujiao Pass.

Zhang Lang led an army of nearly 300,000 to cross Xuanyuan Mountain, suddenly appeared under Yingchuan City, and stormed Yingchuan City. Although Yingchuan City had been prepared, Yingchuan, which only had more than 20,000 second-rate troops, only resisted for one day before falling. Immediately, Zhang Langtun troops Yingchuan, and the rangers approached the city of Xuchang. At the same time, Jia Xu and Gao Shun led the Luoyang Army and the 200,000 barbarian legions that had recently arrived from Luoyang to the Tiger Prison Pass, capturing Xingyang and Zhongmu all the way, and facing the overwhelming momentum of Mount Tai formed in Xuchang from the north.

Urgent military information was frequently transmitted to Xuchang. The military and civilians of Xuchang and the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs suddenly heard that Lu Bu had arrived in the city, and they were all panicked and panicked. And the emperor and finally the royal people who were raised by the Cao family were very excited. The emperor secretly said excitedly to his empress: "I originally thought that Lu Bu was a traitor, but now it seems that only Lu Bu is a loyal minister!" When Lu Bu comes in, we'll be fine! The emperor also sent his cronies out of the city to try to get in touch with Lü Bu.

Cao Pi hurried into the backyard of Sima's mansion. I met Sima Yi, who was fishing there as always. Cao Pi said a little angrily: "Sir, your plan has buried my 500,000 army!" Now that Lu Bu has captured Yingchuan, the soldiers are approaching Xuchang! ”

Sima Yi said lightly: "I once told the lord that this strategy is risky, and the lord should appoint a cautious general. But the lord made Cao Ren and Cao Hong the coaches. The lord doesn't believe in the appearance of the general! Although Cao Ren and Cao Hong are also generals, they both have the problem of rushing for quick success. They were blinded by interests and failed to find anything unusual, and now this result is not bad, at least Cao Hong's army has retreated safely! ”

Cao Pi calmed down a little, walked to Sima Yi and squatted down, and asked, "Sir, what should I do in this situation now?" Xuchang currently only has 150,000 soldiers and horses, and in the face of 600,000 Lu Bu's army, there is no chance of winning at all! ”

Sima Yi said: "Lu Bu's army is now in full swing, and it is too late to transfer troops from all over the country. Xuchang should be abandoned and evacuated to Dongjun. At the same time, a large army was mobilized to resist the enemy head-on, and then cavalry attacked and harassed him, and he also sent envoys to Sun Jian one after another. If it is a qiē shun lì, it should be able to press Lu Bujun back to the Tiger Prison Pass. ”

Cao Pi nodded thoughtfully and stood up, "I'll do it immediately!" So saying, he ran down.

Sima Yi lifted the jade hook, and the fish hook was empty, and there was nothing. Sima Yi frowned and muttered, "Lu Bu, Lu Bu, you really make me want to see it!" No wonder Prime Minister Cao praised you frequently before! On who belongs to today's heroes, only Prime Minister Cao and Lu Bu! ”

Cao Pi returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion and immediately summoned all the civil and military forces. Cao Pi asked Xun Yu with Sima Yi's Jianyì. Xun Yu pondered: "Sima Yi's plan is the most secure. Xu Yu laughed, his tone seemed to be disdainful. Cao Pi hurriedly asked, "Why did Mr. sneer?" ”

Xu You hugged his fists at Cao Pi and said, "Although this plan is safe, how can it defeat Lu Bu?" Besides, I'm afraid it's hard to get married to Sun Jian! If our army is in the midst of victory, Sun Jian will inevitably take advantage of the fire to rob and fall into the ground. However, now our army is in a disadvantageous situation, and the Lu Bu Tiger Wing Army, which is guarding Jingzhou, has not been mobilized in the slightest. Under such circumstances, how could Sun Jian and his ilk send troops? ”

Cao Pi felt that what Xu You said was also reasonable, so he asked, "What is the high opinion of that gentleman?" ”

Xu You hugged his fists and said: "For today's plan, it is better to win with surprise soldiers!" ”

Cao Pi hurriedly asked, "How to win by surprise?" ”

Xu You stroked his beard and smiled: "Has the lord forgotten Cao Hong's army?" Now the main forces of Lu Bu's army are all pressed on Xuchang, and their attention is all on Xuchang. There were only Xu Huang's Leopard Tao Army and Wu Yi's Pingnan Army near the Shushui River. The combat strength of these two legions is ordinary, and they must be unprepared at the moment, and with the surprise of Cao Hong's combat power, they can definitely win a big victory. Then cross the water and capture Nanyang. In this way, Lu Bu's army will inevitably retreat and recapture Nanyang. At this time, with Jia Xu's army, it is not enough to capture my Xuchang. Whether he retreats or not, our army can take this opportunity to mobilize large troops from all over the country. Don't pay attention to Jia Xu's side, just march to Luoyang. At that time, the attack with Cao Ren and Cao Hong will inevitably defeat Lu Bu! Wouldn't that be the result of defeat? ”